Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Announced

September 3, 2012

Square Enix have announced Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII which is the concluding chapter to the iconic and popular character, Lightning and will be released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a new adventure which gives players direct control over Lightning in a constantly moving, expansive environment. Players are set with a quest on to save a doomed world from complete destruction.

Producer Yoshinori Kitase stated:

“We are pleased to reveal that Lightning is returning as the playable character in this title, and are excited to see how fans react to the more direct battle system and expansive environment that can be explored at will”

Motomu Toriyama, Director added:

“Increased levels of player freedom, customisation and connectivity with the real world, will ensure that this concluding chapter will be an exhilarating finale to Lightning’s story.”

The main feature in the game can be seen below. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this via the comment section below.

LIGHTNING UNDER YOUR CONTROL

Lightning will be the playable character – with a highly evolved range of techniques for battles and exploring the environment. Customise Lightning with a large range of different outfits and weapons; that affect not only the way she looks, but also her actions and abilities.

ACTION-ORIENTED COMBAT

A new battle system gives a level of direct control over the action unlike any FINAL FANTASY game, while having iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series too.